First ever Ubuntu tablet coming soon

The first tablet running the Ubuntu Touch operating system will be unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2016 (MWC).

Softpedia reported that Canonical will present its latest offerings at MWC – taking place between 22 and 25 February – which will include the Ubuntu Linux tablet.

The tablet is built in partnership with BQ – the company behind the two Ubuntu Phone devices.

According to the report, “Canonical is working on implementing support for X11 apps on its Ubuntu mobile operating system, allowing users to run any graphical software that is currently available in the Ubuntu repositories”.

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